Gregg Williams vows to "send messages," starting with Favre

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 5, 2010, 11:48 AM EDT

During the 2009 playoffs, Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams supplied the words, and his players provided the actions. They pummeled quarterbacks Kurt Warner and Brett Favre in the NFC tournament, and they confounded — and ultimately overcame — quarterback Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl.

Williams’ comments prompted coach Sean Payton to give the former Bills coach sand, peanut butter, and crackers at a team meal prior to the Super Bowl, in the hopes of shutting Williams up.

With the 2010 season approaching, Williams is talking again.

“[W]e have to send messages to every offense about how physical it’s
going to be when they play us,” Williams told USA Today, via WCCO. “Those messages are out there, starting
with No. 4.”

It’s unclear whether Williams was referring to the messages sent last January, with a series of “remember me” hits that may have prompted Favre to eventually forget his name, or whether Williams was saying that they plan to do it again in September.

Regardless, it’s safe to say that they plan to do it again in September.

And the Vikings are brushing off Williams’ threat against their quarterback. “Those are just meathead comments,” defensive end Jared Allen told WCCO. “You know what, it is what it is.
People trying to get their team fired up. They’re trying not to let a
successful season get to them . . . at the end of the day people are going
to talk with their pads and we’ll see how things happen down in New
Orleans.”

Here’s the problem, as it applies to the Vikings. Last time around, Favre had the entire offseason to recover from the beating he took, and he’ll apparently need every last second of it to do so. If the Saints hit him like that in September, he could be retiring before Week 2 even starts.

Gregg Williams forgets that his team also has a quarterback. It’s cliche, but what goes around comes around.
I’m not a Saints fan, but I would hate to see them lose Brees for the year because their d-coordinator pissed off the wrong d-lineman that doesn’t care about a fine.

robert ethen says:Aug 5, 2010 12:04 PM

As usual Williams sent his message via video tape. Authorities examining the tape believe it was filmed somewhere in the Pashtar region of northern Pakistan.

rcunningham says:Aug 5, 2010 12:05 PM

9 of the top 10 most commented stories are about Favre.
Hate on him all you want people, but you can’t stop talking about him! You all say you hate his attention whoring and how he’s such a prima donna…but you keep giving him attention!

UBB says:Aug 5, 2010 12:06 PM

I wonder what Williams will say after Brees get’s sent a message or two as well. Does he think his defense is the only one capable or willing to play dirty if need be?

jwill007 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:06 PM

guarantee you some of the hits will be called for roughing the passer…It will be called close because if Farve is injured in game 1 the Saints will not get much help from refs and the NFL the rest fo the season….Its just the way it is….

pftfanboy says:Aug 5, 2010 12:06 PM

that offensive line was disgraceful in that game. Manning would have had them all fired and out of the league had that been him.
those vikings should be glad they arent on the unemployment line.

swampthing says:Aug 5, 2010 12:07 PM

Good for Williams. This is what a Def. Coord. should be thinking. And good for Jared Allen for knowing exactly what this verbage is. Nothing wrong with hard hitting football.

jdskins44 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:07 PM

One of the Redskins biggest mistakes in that last 3 years was letting go of this guy!!!
HTTR

MACK DADDY says:Aug 5, 2010 12:08 PM

Man, when I read the headline I thought maybe Williams was planning on sending Brett pictures of his cock.

AlphaBean says:Aug 5, 2010 12:08 PM

Why is it that when players do this, they are fined for making threats? I thought the NFL wanted to protect the quarterback. No need to look the other way anymore, Goodell. The Saints got their championship. Unless they need to be handed another one to make up for the oil spill this time, now that Katrina is taken care of.

virtueandvice says:Aug 5, 2010 12:10 PM

Payton should just give his fat ass a donut. His defense is a mirage that was effective because of an unusually high turnover rate. This year they are gonna get scorched. Keep blitzing and watch that secondary get used.

dabarber says:Aug 5, 2010 12:12 PM

Williams and the Saints knocked Favre out of the NFL.

ChillyP says:Aug 5, 2010 12:13 PM

Sounds like Greg is hopped up on some Oxycotins and Vicoden again…

GBfanForever says:Aug 5, 2010 12:14 PM

That’s why favre will come back mid-season. It’s the only way he’ll make it through another year. Childo has no balls either so it can happen. I love when Fof used to try calling the packers the leagues laughingstock. LOL!

Jared Allen's Shart Stain says:Aug 5, 2010 12:15 PM

Brees needs to tell him to STFU…he’ll suffer for this…guaranteed the Vikes D won’t tolerate dirty hits a second time without answering back.
Jared Allen is scary enough without pissing him off.

SeriousRadio says:Aug 5, 2010 12:15 PM

Williams threats may just expose Brees to injury in week one. And Week 2…and…I see a lot of linemen pinning their ears back and making Williams pay.

MNSportsGuy79 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:16 PM

I hate the paper champions and everything that organization stands for!
Word of caution – Do not draft Brees in your fantasy league this year!

lebowski says:Aug 5, 2010 12:16 PM

If anyone knows meathead comments, it’s Jared Allen.

FlikeMorio says:Aug 5, 2010 12:16 PM

Gregg Williams is a f*cking loser who prides himself on encouraging his Saints’ “good” defense to committ cheap shots and p*ssy B.S. hits. I hope Favre “accidentally” throws a pass out of bounds on the sidelines and leads Shiancoe right into Gregg’s head-coaching reject ass. The Saints defense is average at best (yes everyone, get off their jock), and the Vikes exposed that in the championship game. Five turnovers and they still barely lose in OT? What a joke.

Gregjennings85 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:17 PM

Snap!
Crackle!
Pop!

Reduno says:Aug 5, 2010 12:17 PM

Alphabean,
BITE ME!
You must be a worthless piece of scum to have to bring up katrina in assuming that’s why the saints won a superbowl. This team was given NOTHING, certainly not what favre is being given by the viking’s mgmt.

Mr. Lagoo says:Aug 5, 2010 12:17 PM

Greg Williams runs his mouth a lot for a guy who can’t cut it as a head coach. I’m not saying that a head coaching job is easy, but he may want to tone down is cocky attitude a bit…Saints are going to miss the playoffs this year – no doubt.

purpleloki says:Aug 5, 2010 12:17 PM

Brees will be knocked out of the game in the first quarter. He can thank Williams for that…

Sacram3ntal says:Aug 5, 2010 12:18 PM

News from the future:
Adrian Peterson carries 45 times week 1 against the Saints… and injures his ankle.

bigrig says:Aug 5, 2010 12:18 PM

They’re gonna pick right up where they left off with #4.
15 yards don’t mean sh*t. 41 year old men need to stay home and mow their lawns is the message they’re gonna deliver.

Steeler4life says:Aug 5, 2010 12:19 PM

Aints

kweg says:Aug 5, 2010 12:20 PM

Eye for an eye, baby!!

MrHumble says:Aug 5, 2010 12:20 PM

It’s one thing to spread the bullchit to your players but does Williams actually think any of the other 31 teams are shaking in their boots? If I were Sean Payton, I would put duct tape over this guy’s mouth as he could cause many more problems than he would ever solve. For sake of argument , let’s say Williams has created this “hit list of QB’s” and if the only way the saints can accomplish their “goal” of hurting the opposing QB is to play dirty then one of two (if not both) things are bound to happen. With the stated “threats”, Goodell will suspend instead of fine players and secondly, “payback wouldn’t be sweet”. If Brees is arguably in the top 3 QB’s of the league, does it make sense to put a “bullseye” on his back for opposing teams to “send messages”? At the end of the day, Williams is nothing but a blowhard who starting to sound more and more like Rex Ryan….”talk is cheap, it takes money to buy whiskey”

texassledder says:Aug 5, 2010 12:22 PM

The Vikings pretty much dominated most stats, and if it wasn’t for some cheap shots and blown calls, i think the Purple would have pulled that one out. Taking shots at a QB is one thing, but the low and hi hit, and others were Cheap Shots! I am all for punishing a QB when you get a chance, but make it LEGAL!!!! And if it isn’t legal, it should be called! The purple will destroy the Aints this year!

MrHumble says:Aug 5, 2010 12:23 PM

Williams “message” to #4 and other QB’s : “we really aren’t worth a chit on defense and can’t stop anyone unless we play dirty and cheap”…….isn’t there a short little guy in N. Korea who makes the same asinine threats, LMAO

Nevisyakker says:Aug 5, 2010 12:23 PM

and Jared Allen swims past the left tackle, gets up to full speed, sees Brees unload the ball to avoid taking the hit and sack, and Allen doesn’t just hit him but lowers his head and shoulder for maximum leverage and blows Brees up. When Brees comes to in the ER 45 minutes later all he can think of is…gee, thanks a bunch coach Williams…

queenie says:Aug 5, 2010 12:24 PM

faulkn22 says:
August 5, 2010 12:04 PM
Gregg Williams forgets that his team also has a quarterback. It’s cliche, but what goes around comes around.
I’m not a Saints fan, but I would hate to see them lose Brees for the year because their d-coordinator pissed off the wrong d-lineman that doesn’t care about a fine
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My thoughts exactly and hate on Brett all you want but the fact remains that the man does more at the age of 41 than any of you losers could even dream of doing at 21…nuff said!

nps6724 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:24 PM

Bring on the crybagging! I can hear all the babies bitching and moaning already.

murray22 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:24 PM

Dear Baby Jesus. Please let Favre play and have those Saint fellers twist his ankle hard. The only way to stop shut Favre up is to have him smashed up good like Joe Theisman. Hopefully the Saints get it done. Please and thank you Baby Jesus.

RuggSkins says:Aug 5, 2010 12:26 PM

Williams is a hack!
The hits on Farve were cheap shots.

habibfromnewdehli says:Aug 5, 2010 12:27 PM

Poor Greg Williams has no idea what kind of fury the MADDEN CURSE is about to unleash. Enjoy having your defense on the field for the majority of your games, Greggers.
I have no idea who the Saints back-up is. And I really don’t care. Drew Brees signed their fate when he agreed to be on the cover.

Headcrusher says:Aug 5, 2010 12:27 PM

This is gonna be a great game. Favre got his ass kicked in the NFC Championship, and I am sure the Vikings defense is looking forward to dishing out some of that punishment on Brees. The Vikings will be ready to play, I wonder if the Saints will. The Vikings – as poorly as they played – still came only a cunt-hair away from winning that game. I can’t wait for that game.

Love_Boat_Scandal says:Aug 5, 2010 12:27 PM

QB on the ground.
QB on the ground.
Lookin’ like a fool with your QB on the ground.
Throw an interception.
Pretend to get hurt.
Defense bails you out, and you go back in the game.
QB on the ground.
QB on the ground.
Lookin’ like a fool with your QB on the ground.

jaybebo says:Aug 5, 2010 12:27 PM

Williams does realize Brees is on the cover of Madden this year…he just signed his early exit from the season.

robert ethen says:Aug 5, 2010 12:27 PM

Without making to much of the fact that he spells his name Gregg, the guy is a genetic defective, pure and simple. I mean, look at him for Christ’s sake. You can hear the broken banjos on the Bayou and the squeals from little sister.

MNSportsGuy79 says:
August 5, 2010 12:16 PM
I hate the paper champions and everything that organization stands for!
Word of caution – Do not draft Brees in your fantasy league this year!
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Last time I checked, they were hoisting the Lombardi trophy back in February…that makes them actual champions whether you like it or not.
Most coordinators and even head coaches say stuff like this every year…this is not worthy of an article

numberfour says:Aug 5, 2010 12:30 PM

saints can also run the ball and brees unloads the ball quick.

Flvikesfan says:Aug 5, 2010 12:30 PM

I would say the Vikings are going to be out for Brees blood when they play in September. Because of the way the D for the Saints took cheap shots last year I would say the Vikings have a very special welcome back planned.

MuskyHunter2542 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:31 PM

Paul Allen – “Brett Favre goes back to pass he pumps, now he fires over the middle. Intercepted, I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. It was intercepted by Tracy Porter, near side to the 40 and John Sullivan runs him down at the 47 yard line. You’ve got to be kidding me, I can’t believe what I just saw.”
Other announcer – “Looking at that play he should have just held on to it Paul, he should’ve. He could’ve easily have gotten 5 or 6 yards if he would have just pulled that thing down and dove foreward.”
Paul Allen – “But why do you even ponder passing, I mean you can take a knee and try a 56 yard field goal. This is not Detroit man! This is the Super Bowl.”

Lurch says:Aug 5, 2010 12:32 PM

What possible advantage does it give the Saints when your defensive coordinator announces a month in advance that he’s going to be gunning for the opponents’ quarterbacks?
While he’s at it, Buddy Ryan Jr. might as well announce that he’s placing a personal bounty on signal callers, starting with Lord Favre.
The Saints / Vikes game is going to be so closely officiated it won’t be funny. But if Favre does go down … it’s almost a guarantee that Brees will follow, given the purples’ almost messiah-like worship of their favorite ex-Packer.

TheVulture says:Aug 5, 2010 12:34 PM

Wow, that Katrina was one hell of a storm. Years later it made the Vikings fumble five times, Favre to get hit 20 times, and throw a game losing interception. Wow. The power of nature is truly staggering.

JimmySmith says:Aug 5, 2010 12:35 PM

It might help if the Viking O line blocked better.
Unfortunately, McKinnie is better at swinging metal pipes than he is at pass blocking. If they play like that again, Favre’s streak will be ending in Week 2 leaving Favre to sit home in nothing but his crocks and more than just time on his hands.

stadanko says:Aug 5, 2010 12:36 PM

“Brees needs to tell him to STFU…he’ll suffer for this…guaranteed the Vikes D won’t tolerate dirty hits a second time without answering back.
Jared Allen is scary enough without pissing him off.”
Was Jared on the sideline in a Christmas sweater doing comedy skits during that NFC championship game? Because I sure didn’t hear his name all night. He can rack up sacks against the Packers but we’re talking about the best o-line in football.
If anyone touches Brees after the whistle the entire Superdome would would come after them. Our QB actually cares about our fans and shows up to training camp. He’s not a drama queen who extorts our team for more money and attention.
When Vikings fans threaten our QB, it’s cute. When Gregg Williams threatens your QB, you know he means business. There’s proof.

SSgtLMJ says:Aug 5, 2010 12:38 PM

Hell yeah coach! I can’t wait for September 9th…Viqueens don’t stand a chance and neither do their whinny, cry baby, delusional fans. I hope I get a chance to punch a purple cry baby in the mouth down in the big easy come September. GEAUX SAINTS…and they will, count on it!

INTENSEG says:Aug 5, 2010 12:38 PM

Yeah lets beat Brett up again. No doubt the Saints will kick the Viqueens and repeat as Champs this season. So bitch, whine, cry all you want The Saints are on top to stay. TWO DAT in 2010

cusoman says:Aug 5, 2010 12:40 PM

Statements like this will do nothing but reawaken the Purple People Eaters.
I will gladly look back at Week 1 halfway through the season, and thank Gregg for the re-emergence of a dominant defense for the Vikings. And at the same time laugh at Brees for being sidelined because of asinine statements like this that do nothing but rile up the opposing teams to stop at nothing to inflict the same amount of pain back at the loudmouths.

Sam Lee says:Aug 5, 2010 12:41 PM

He played dirty and got a ring. Why would he stop? The league obviously didn’t have a problem with it. It was a great story. Refs swallow their whistles and we all get to hear about poor New Orleans and how wonderful this is. Drew Brees, he’s a savior!
Yes, Brees should end up with a torn shoulder, but will he?

forevervike says:Aug 5, 2010 12:42 PM

First off, the refs, the league and even the govt. marched the saints right to the super bowl. Four calls on OT all went in the saints direction. All four, the vikes got robbed on. They outgained the saints by over 200 yards. williams should keep his mouth shut. After the game, My dream is to see Brees
in a chair with his head tilted, speaking like a 6 month old baby, sipping from a straw.
The next Katrina is when the saints win the next bowl. They will get 5 wins at least for the oil spill.

forevervike says:Aug 5, 2010 12:44 PM

First off, the refs, the league and even the govt. marched the saints right to the super bowl. Four calls on OT all went in the saints direction. All four, the vikes got robbed on. They outgained the saints by over 200 yards. williams should keep his mouth shut. After the game, My dream is to see Brees
in a chair with his head tilted, speaking like a 6 month old baby, sipping from a straw.
The next Katrina is when the saints win the next bowl. They will get 5 wins at least for the oil spill.

raider ju says:Aug 5, 2010 12:44 PM

G Williams is a real b*tch for that staement. I’m from Louisiana but Im a Raider fan but I’m totally embarassed for such comments and remember Brees isn’t half as tough as Farve , so when the hits start coming late can he get back up like the old gun slinger.

dvdman says:Aug 5, 2010 12:46 PM

I cannot believe Viking fans are still crying about the LOSS to the Saints. It’s over with now and it’s time to move along and get ready for 2010 season. By the way with or without Favre I really don’t like their chances in New Orleans.
The Saints look scary good again this season and have a great chance in my opinion minus any major injuries to repeat.

raideralex99 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:46 PM

Karma Gregg Karma … lets see you cry when Brees is out for the season on a late hit.

urworstnitemare says:Aug 5, 2010 12:49 PM

FlikeMorio , I could not have said it better myself.
There were alot of cheap shots and late hits and the Vikes still almost beat them.
They cheapshotted their way through the playoffs and I hope that their QB does not suffer this year for the defense’ s dirty play last year.

MNSportsGuy79 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:55 PM

stadanko says:
August 5, 2010 12:36 PM
He can rack up sacks against the Packers but we’re talking about the best o-line in football.
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Thanks man…I needed a good laugh!

Occam says:Aug 5, 2010 12:56 PM

Reduno says:
“This team was given NOTHING….”
So there’s no truth to the rumor that pass interference calls in overtime for falling down when no defender is even near you are going to be called, “Pass Interkatrina?”

Percy Nugz says:Aug 5, 2010 12:58 PM

The Vikings will have the most physical defense on the field that day no questions asked. The Vikes turned the ball over 6 times and still shoud have won the game (but didn’t) . I guarantee the Vikings win by 9 or more points, mark it down.
SKOL VIKINGS

sandy70 says:Aug 5, 2010 12:59 PM

All he said was the Saints were going to play physical defense and hit the QB. Your QB happens to be the first one on the schedule.
Get bigger panties Viking fans so they don’t slow the blood flow to your brains.

RC IV says:Aug 5, 2010 1:01 PM

If anyone touches Brees after the whistle the entire Superdome would would come after them. Our QB actually cares about our fans
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Puff, puff, pass, pass.
Oh to be 12 years old again.

Biggie says:Aug 5, 2010 1:08 PM

Will the crybaby Viqueens shut up and not complain about losing in the NFC Championship if the Saints beat them this season? Oh wait, no because they can’t seem to win the games that matter and need to have excuses like it was the ref’s fault or cheating, not that their team fumbled or threw int’s when it mattered to control the ball. Grow a pair and accept the loss. Even if the Viqueens beat the Saints in the regular season that doesn’t mean they’ll win in the playoffs where they will eventually always lose; especially if you have Farve throwing when there’s pressure.

J2ThaROC31 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:08 PM

Well Brees is on the Madden cover….

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:11 PM

Is this the same Jared Allen who got a $50,000 fine for a dirty hit on Matt Schaub?
That’s what I thought.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:11 PM

Is this the same Jared Allen who got a $50,000 fine for a dirty hit on Matt Schaub?
That’s what I thought.

vikesfan4life says:Aug 5, 2010 1:13 PM

I love how all the Saints fans think that it is just a bunch of whining from the Vikings and that everything was totally legit. If the Saints played the NFC Championship game straight up and got called for the penalties they should have I truly believe the game would have been a different story. Ultimately the Vikings screwed themselves by turning the ball over about 100 times but all the dirty cheap shots didn’t help. I like Drew Brees but he is going to get what is coming to him thanks to his D Coordinator.

Boudin says:Aug 5, 2010 1:18 PM

Occam says:
August 5, 2010 12:56 PM
Reduno says:
“This team was given NOTHING….”
So there’s no truth to the rumor that pass interference calls in overtime for falling down when no defender is even near you are going to be called, “Pass Interkatrina?”
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you moron. not only did Ben Leber step on Dave Thomas’ foot, with the next step he kicked it. go back and watch the tape.

whatthehellisgoingonoutthere says:Aug 5, 2010 1:19 PM

# faulkn22 says: August 5, 2010 12:04 PM
Gregg Williams forgets that his team also has a quarterback. It’s cliche, but what goes around comes around.
I’m not a Saints fan, but I would hate to see them lose Brees for the year because their d-coordinator pissed off the wrong d-lineman that doesn’t care about a fine.
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Especially with a cheap shot artist like Jared Allen on the D-line. His dirty hits and subsequent fines are well documented.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:20 PM

“Was Jared on the sideline in a Christmas sweater doing comedy skits during that NFC championship game? Because I sure didn’t hear his name all night.”
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This made me LOL. All these threats about your vaunted defense and they managed one sack on Brees all night. Way to go.
“forevervike says: After the game, My dream is to see Brees in a chair with his head tilted, speaking like a 6 month old baby, sipping from a straw.”
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Brees has been nothing but class, you are really pathetic if that’s your “dream.” Vikings fans, lowest of the low.

12thman says:Aug 5, 2010 1:20 PM

Nobody knows meat head like Jared Allen. He’s a retard.

Popeye says:Aug 5, 2010 1:22 PM

williams should send reggie wayne a thank you for handing a SB to his defense

Ridge_Runner says:Aug 5, 2010 1:23 PM

TheVulture says:Wow, that Katrina was one hell of a storm. Years later it made the Vikings fumble five times, Favre to get hit 20 times, and throw a game losing interception. Wow. The power of nature is truly staggering.
Exactly. Vikings fans should quit their whining and worry about the 2010 campaign. Katrina and/or the refs certainly didn’t cause Peterson’s case of fumblitis, Percy Harvin’s fate-sealing fumble on their own Red Zone, Childo’s inability to count to 11 or Princess Favre showing the Minnesota fanbase what Packers fans got all too used to seeing when he was in Green Bay.
Simply put, the Vikings’ offense in that game was bloody atrocious.

mikemcsaint says:Aug 5, 2010 1:23 PM

There is no doubt that the Viking fan base is the biggest bunch of sissys in the league. IT’S FOOTBALL!! Stop the damn whining. Did you piss and moan when Jared Allen purposely went after Matt Schaub’s knees? No! And you’re all full of guarantees for the opening game. As if you’ll be playing. Do any of the Viking fans have any damn sense? If the Saints win in week 1 is this going to be part of your next batch of excuses?

realheavyd says:Aug 5, 2010 1:23 PM

Florio hates the Saints, plain and simple.
Favre should be scared of the Saints! If he starts and plays that entire game against them in September, it very well could be his last ever, too!
Deal with it!

afogg0855 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:23 PM

I would rather have anybody in a Saints uniform after me instead of Jared Allen and Kevin Williams and Ray Edwards…
send Scott Fajita all day

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:24 PM

MNSportsGuy79 says:
Thanks man…I needed a good laugh!
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Laugh all you want, NFL stats say 2009 N.O. Offensive Line, #4, 2009 Minnesota Offensive Line, #17. Your O-Line allowed 14 more sacks and 31 more QB hits in the regular season than ours. So laugh all you want but our O-Line is superior to yours by a lot, and have all the same guys this year.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:24 PM

if the redskins kicker couldve made what was basically an extra point- that game would’ve been played at the metrodome where people understand the game of football- we have never worn paper bags over our heads-
the nfl wanted you guys to win- can we now STOP hearing about Katrina?? you live below sea level you frickin idiots- and most of you didn’t leave when they told you that the hurricane was coming- so people are supposed to feel sorry for idiocy??? your town is a dump and you wont ever win a superbowl again- and that has nothing to do with the Vikings- there are 3 teams in the nfc better than you right now with several others equal to your team- right now it’s 1.minnesota 2.green bay (and i hate them wayyy more than new orleans) 3.dallas 4.tie- new orleans & atlanta

Boudin says:Aug 5, 2010 1:24 PM

and it’s the same #4 that throws illegal crack back blocks in PRESEASON.

sharkattack says:Aug 5, 2010 1:25 PM

All of you Vikings fans who claim that they will be out for blood in week 1 are idiots. Do you think some comment a D cor. made is going to fire them up more than being in the NFC championship game?
Dirty hits? Stop crying, you lost. Most of you are the same people who make fun of Tom Brady, but god forbid anyone touches your QB.
If the league was going to give them a championship for Katrina, wouldn’t they have done it the year after it happened, when the Saints were deep in the play-offs anyway? You lost, and you can’t handle that the championship you were promised when BF signed on, was not delivered.
I’m not a Saints fan, but you cry-baby Viking fans are the worst in the league. Root for your team this year. They are very good if Favre comes back. Living in the past= getting killed in the future.
Then again, seeing as this is your last year with a NFL team, I guess last year was as close as you will get. Damn LA.

stadanko says:Aug 5, 2010 1:26 PM

@MNSportsGuy79 Laugh all you want, but I only saw one measly sack in the NFCCG for your “monster” d-line. Not so scary when they actually play competition. Ask Madden who the best o-line was.
@RC IV Way to leave off the rest of the quote. You know, the part about actually showing up for practice and not extorting the team for money through the media.
Your QB is a mercenary P.O.S. that could care less about your team. Of course, the community there doesn’t care too much about the team, either. Maybe L.A. will appreciate them more. Here’s to two more years of being crybabies with no trophy.

rcunningham says:Aug 5, 2010 1:29 PM

# stadanko says: August 5, 2010 12:36 PM
“Brees needs to tell him to STFU…he’ll suffer for this…guaranteed the Vikes D won’t tolerate dirty hits a second time without answering back.
Jared Allen is scary enough without pissing him off.”
Was Jared on the sideline in a Christmas sweater doing comedy skits during that NFC championship game? Because I sure didn’t hear his name all night. He can rack up sacks against the Packers but we’re talking about the best o-line in football.
If anyone touches Brees after the whistle the entire Superdome would would come after them. Our QB actually cares about our fans and shows up to training camp. He’s not a drama queen who extorts our team for more money and attention.
When Vikings fans threaten our QB, it’s cute. When Gregg Williams threatens your QB, you know he means business. There’s proof.
Jesus Christ you sound like such a tool.
The entire Superdome crowd is going to attack Jared Allen if he cheap shots Brees? Go back to playing Xbox kid.

realheavyd says:Aug 5, 2010 1:29 PM

RE: Gregg Williams forgets that his team also has a quarterback. It’s cliche, but what goes around comes around.
I’m not a Saints fan, but I would hate to see them lose Brees for the year because their d-coordinator pissed off the wrong d-lineman that doesn’t care about a fine.
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Do you really think Jared Allen can get to Brees like the Saints D got to Favre? I don’t see it my friend…

realheavyd says:Aug 5, 2010 1:31 PM

RE: send Scott Fajita all day
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Fujita plays for the Browns now, you maroon!

packrulzm says:Aug 5, 2010 1:33 PM

Wow. I’m getting excited for this game for sure. I think Gregs comments are bordering on absurd. I’m all for firing up your team, but I’m sure the Vikings defense may be even more fired up to deliver a few hits of there own.

vikesfan024 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:34 PM

What’d I’d like to know is how this guy continues to talk trash when his defense was torn apart by Favre and the Vikings. Yes they hit Favre a lot, and many of the hits were blatantly late and dirty. Those refs had there heads up their you know what. Williams might think he’s a tough guy but all of those hits still didn’t matter. Bottom line – Vikes handed the Saints the ball 5 times and were still in the game. Brees and Co. put up 47 fricking yards in the 2nd half. Ask any analyst, coach, or player prior to that game if the Vikes would have a chance if they turned the ball over 5 times and the answer would have been HELL NO! Williams, your D is over-rated and can’t stop anyone. Good luck with your awful down-field coverage. Fluke year, just like Da Bears in ’05. OVER-RATED!

PurpleRaid12 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:36 PM

Pat Williams is gonna make a B line for Brees’ head.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:36 PM

“afogg0855 says:
August 5, 2010 1:23 PM
I would rather have anybody in a Saints uniform after me instead of Jared Allen and Kevin Williams and Ray Edwards…
send Scott Fajita all day”
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Fujita is in Cleveland now, FYI. Once again, the Vikings got ONE sack on Brees in the NFC Championship game and it wasn’t for lack of trying. The Saints’ O-Line is not to be underestimated.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:38 PM

.Vox Veritas. says:
August 5, 2010 12:28 PM
24-17. In the Superdome.
Tony Romo 312 yards passing, 145 combined rushing yards.
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42-17, in Texas Stadium.
(2006 Saints vs. Cowboys in case you blocked it out of your memory).
See, I can pull up irrelevant games from the past too! Look at me!

Ilovefoolsball says:Aug 5, 2010 1:41 PM

# MNSportsGuy79 says: August 5, 2010 12:16 PM
I hate the paper champions and everything that organization stands for!
Word of caution – Do not draft Brees in your fantasy league this year!
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don’t you mean Lombardi trophy champions d*ckwad? Considering that the Lombardi trophy resides in NEW ORLEANS, THE SUPERBOWL CHAMPION CITY!!!
You can call them paper champions all you want, doesn’t change the fact that your team was a loser last year and the Saints won it all in convincing fashion.

Pervy *Harvin says:Aug 5, 2010 1:43 PM

Payback is a bitch Saints homers. The Vikings D is set to punish Brees this time around,they are looking for payback.Keep talking Gregg you doucher…stoke their fire…..
I do fear Favre will be running for his life though.Not from the Saints but from all the queers from the French Quarter looking to have their Crocs autographed….

Ilovefoolsball says:Aug 5, 2010 1:45 PM

MrHumble says: August 5, 2010 12:20 PM
It’s one thing to spread the bullchit to your players but does Williams actually think any of the other 31 teams are shaking in their boots? If I were Sean Payton, I would put duct tape over this guy’s mouth as he could cause many more problems than he would ever solve.
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#1 these sayings aren’t for other teams, they’re for HIS team.
#2 Well good thing you aren’t Sean Payton, because the Saints would’ve never won a superbowl. The Saints offense was ranked in the top 4 offenses of the league since Payton went to New Orleans, all that he needed was a complimentary defense to put the team over the top, which he got when he acquired Williams. So I guess he did solve more problems than he caused hey? But what do I know, you’re smarter than Sean Payton.

pigsty says:Aug 5, 2010 1:47 PM

Statements like this will do nothing but reawaken the Purple People Eaters.
Reawaken? They never sleep. Brat for breakfast. Brat for lunch. Brat for dinner.
“O” isn’t just a letter. “O” isn’t just a sound. “O” is the shape of Purple Peter Eater mouths when Brett comes around.

Boudin says:Aug 5, 2010 1:49 PM

purplepride5150 says:
August 5, 2010 1:24 PM
if the redskins kicker couldve made what was basically an extra point- that game would’ve been played at the metrodome where people understand the game of football- we have never worn paper bags over our heads-
the nfl wanted you guys to win- can we now STOP hearing about Katrina?? you live below sea level you frickin idiots- and most of you didn’t leave when they told you that the hurricane was coming- so people are supposed to feel sorry for idiocy??? your town is a dump and you wont ever win a superbowl again
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the Redskins kicker? so your team’s postseason success hinged on another team’s kicker? and you say you know football.
how about if your team handled up on either Arizona, Chicago or Carolina, then they would have been playing at home. but you needed help from the Redskin’s kicker? how pathetic is not being able to count on your own team?
whiny people from Minnesota bring up Katrina more often than people from New Orleans. why is that?
before you rant, get your facts straight. over a million people evacuated from the New Orleans Metro area. some very poor people, along with some crazies stayed behind. but the majority, a vast majority, evacuated.
you are a typical loser piece of s***, whining on and on. our city is a dump? can’t keep it on the topic of football can you? wallow in it, bridesmaid.

prinzcharlez says:Aug 5, 2010 1:51 PM

Remember Me– Mr. Williams. You can’t be a HEAD Coach always going to be a DEF Co-ordinator. You SUCK…You got Super Bowl ring as a Coordinator and will never see one as a HEAD Coach because you will not get another to screw up any more organizations in the NFL. Your defense did not win that championship game. I’m done let me talk your boss the Head Coach, you do not make the grade.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 1:52 PM

mn-no
1st Downs 31-15
Passing 1st downs 17- 8
Rushing 1st downs 10-4
1st downs from Penalties 4-3
3rd down efficiency 7-12 3-12
4th down efficiency 0-0 1-1
Total Plays 82-55
Total Yards 475-257
Passing 310-189
Comp-Att 28-46 17-31
Yards per pass 6.7-6.1
Rushing 165-68
Rushing Attempts 36-23
Yards per rush 4.6-3.0
Red Zone (Made-Att) 4-6 3-3
Penalties 5-32 9-88
Turnovers 5-1
Fumbles lost 3-1
Interceptions thrown 2-0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs 0-0
Possession 36:49-27:56
stats dont win games but you saints fans need to revisit who dominated the game- peterson loses a fumble(wasn’t even hit), harvin loses a fumble(carrying the ball in the wrong hand), berrian loses a fumble(trying to get an extra yard and drops the ball) favre throws an interception that shouldve been a 15 yard penalty and first down inside the 20
you shouldnt be ripping the vikings so much- they collapsed- you didnt WIN the game- you were GIVEN the game- enjoy your gift cuz you wont have a season like that again-it was your cinderella season now get over yourselves

Rip says:Aug 5, 2010 1:54 PM

And the whining from the losers continues.
GFG “if, if, if” If a frog had wings he wouldn’t bump his ass everytime he jumps.
Oh, and purplepride – how many Lombardi trophies have the Vikings won? And you’re talking trash? Really? Since we’re playing “ifs”, IF your team had been able to put more points on the board and less balls on the ground (or right to the opposing teams hands), they would have won.
Instead, they are, like you, losers.
BTW, every defensive coordinator in the league says the same damned thing. Haters just like to act as if it’s only the World Champion New Orleans Saints.

Little Tommy says:Aug 5, 2010 1:58 PM

I hope they knock #4 on his ass so many times he forgets what planet he’s on. Take ’em out…

nutnbutnet says:Aug 5, 2010 2:00 PM

Favre setting himself up to sit out till week two. He’s scared shitless.
As far as payback, the Vikings couldn’t get to Brees before, why would anyone believe the Vikings aging D line, who had zero pass rush before Jared Allen, will get to Brees? Couldn’t do it in the NFC Championship game, but they’re gonna do it in week one. I think not.
Brett better stick to his amateur porn career, the Saints are gonna beat his brains out.

realheavyd says:Aug 5, 2010 2:03 PM

Vikings fans who comment on how their D will beat up Brees are just idiots! Plain and simple!

Rip says:Aug 5, 2010 2:03 PM

Viking fans – the Saints D was a large reason for all those turnovers. I bet if they hadn’t been on the field, your pathetic team MIGHT (and I’m certainly not 100% on this) have been able to hold on to the rock.
Hahahaha – no, we weren’t given the game, we took it!

E.F.Cuttin says:Aug 5, 2010 2:05 PM

And the crying continues…Kleenex in MN must be at critical levels,what with all the snotbubbles being blown and tears shed… What a joke.

lieutenant Dan's Ice Cream says:Aug 5, 2010 2:06 PM

How can one tiny pathetic fan base like the Vikings make so much noise with their constant bitching?
I’m going to laugh my ass of when this is irrelevant when the Vikings move to LA in a season or two.
Any team that has to poach (tamper) with another team’s QB doesn’t deserve to win. Simple as that. You want to win, develop your own franchise QB losers.

stadanko says:Aug 5, 2010 2:06 PM

@purplepride5150
That’s an impressive list of stats, but something looked off to me. I did a little research and it seems that in American football, they tend to also keep track of the accumulation of touchdowns, field goals, and other things that make up a category known as “scoring”. At the end of this game I believe the “scoring” stat was New Orleans 31 Minnesota 28. But that’s just one stat, right?

Boudin says:Aug 5, 2010 2:08 PM

stats dont win games but you saints fans need to revisit who dominated the game- peterson loses a fumble(wasn’t even hit), harvin loses a fumble(carrying the ball in the wrong hand), berrian loses a fumble(trying to get an extra yard and drops the ball) favre throws an interception that shouldve been a 15 yard penalty and first down inside the 20
you shouldnt be ripping the vikings so much- they collapsed- you didnt WIN the game- you were GIVEN the game- enjoy your gift cuz you wont have a season like that again-it was your cinderella season now get over yourselves
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except for the botched handoff at the goalline (derrrrrrrr!), every fumble and takeaway was caused by the Saints defense. no one dropped the ball, they had it stripped.
but since we’re talking stats… did you look at return yards? the Saints had around 220 punt, kick and interception return yards. you know how many the Vikings had? 48.
now let me ask you a question, Einstein. if Courtney Roby returns a kick 61 yards, at most, how many yards can the Saints offense get before scoring a touchdown?
don’t you think that the Saints monster return game had something to do with the Saints offensive yards, first downs, time of possession?
get a clue.
the Vikings forced punts, the Saints forced turnovers. the only real difference is the Vikings were able to pad their offensive stats.
if last year was the Saints Cinderella season, what was it for the Vikings?
blue balls for yet another season?

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:08 PM

purplepride5150 says:
August 5, 2010 1:52 PM
mn-no
Penalties 5-32 9-88 ”
Gee, thanks for that stat, “purplepride,” I’ve been told over and over that the refs let the Saints get away with everything, and yet I see that we were given penalties for almost twice the amount of yards you guys were. Interesting.
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“it was your cinderella season now get over yourselves”
Wait, I thought 2006 was our Cinderella Season. I am so confused.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:09 PM

boudin- maybe you live in a cocoon down there but the REST of the country got pretty sick of hearing how “this was what the city needs after katrina” katrina was talked about more than the actual football team there- and its not just vikings fans complaining about the coverage- so maybe YOU need to keep the conversation about football
new orleans IS a dump- i’ve been there
so if the vikings start dedicating their season to the 35w bridge collapse and the red river floods will you be as annoyed as the rest of the country
i’ve been a Vikings fan for 35 years- i’ve never worn a paper bag on my head- enjoy your super bowl win and quit pretending to be a real fan
and if you were a TRUE fan you would know that you never should have won that game in washington-if we had won a game like that and gotten home field adv- you would be whining like the loser that you are
maybe the Vikings will never win a super bowl- who cares-it’s football & entertainment

Chiefs2010 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:10 PM

Gregg Williams should have been hired by the Skins’
Instead that idiot, Snyder, hired that other idiot, Jim Zorn…
and now they have a tanned “has been” as their head coach…

Oh, and purplepride – how many Lombardi trophies have the Vikings won?
WOW- that’s original- I’ve NEVER heard that one before……………..LMAO
what’s next- I know you are but what am I???

NOLArules says:Aug 5, 2010 2:15 PM

Another day, another comment section filled with bed wetting Viqueens fans complaining about someone playing physical football with them, penalties, paper championships, their mommy forgot to put on the rubber sheets last night etc. You all are the biggest bunch of pillow biters in the league. With all of your talk, one would have to think that your organization has actually won something, which of course it has not.
Imagine a defensive coordinator trying to fire up his bunch (a bunch that had their fair share of problems last year)…..oh the nerve of that Gregg Williams.

MrHumble says:Aug 5, 2010 2:16 PM

numberfour says:
August 5, 2010 12:30 PM
saints can also run the ball and brees unloads the ball quick.
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this poster is obviously missing the point. It doesn’t matter how fast brees or any qb gets rid of the ball……..it still doesn’t prevent a late hit or an illegal hit…….(in addition, the saints have an avg. running game at best)

CaptainMarvel says:Aug 5, 2010 2:19 PM

As a Vikings fan, all I wanted was a fair officiated game last year. Obviously I didn’t get that. So for the opener this year, I’m not asking for a fair officiated game. I’m asking the refs to keep the whistles in their pockets so the Vikings D-line can go after Brees. Even for late cheap-shots. Fair is fair, payback is payback.

NOLArules says:Aug 5, 2010 2:22 PM

Penalties MN 5-32 NO 9-88
Very interesting stat for all of you pillow biters in viking land who complain all day about the refs

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:26 PM

PurplePride: “if the redskins kicker couldve made what was basically an extra point- that game would’ve been played at the metrodome”
“and if you were a TRUE fan you would know that you never should have won that game in washington”
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What the H? You really want to play that game? Had the Ravens’ kicker not missed a field goal at the end of their game against the Vikings, you would have lost. So I guess if you were a true fan you would know that you never should have won that Baltimore game. Which would have put you a game behind the Saints all the way back in Week 6.
See how that works?

Rip says:Aug 5, 2010 2:32 PM

@purplepride: Wasn’t trying to be original, just thought this: “your town is a dump and you wont ever win a superbowl again” was pretty retarded coming from a whiner whose team can’t win it “again” because they’ve never won it in the first place.

Rip says:Aug 5, 2010 2:34 PM

MrHumble – I guess “average” in your view is top 5 in the league?
Keep proving how little you know of the game “football”.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:34 PM

“I see that we were given penalties for almost twice the amount of yards you guys were. ”
Of course I meant MORE THAN twice the amount. Yet all I read from you guys is that the refs had it in for you and wanted us to win.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:35 PM

“purplepride5150 says: August 5, 2010 2:09 PM
boudin- maybe you live in a cocoon down there but the REST of the country got pretty sick of hearing how “this was what the city needs after katrina”
Is that why more people tuned into the Super Bowl than any other television show/event in history? They were so tired of the Saints?

Biggie says:Aug 5, 2010 2:39 PM

So what if the Viqueens call the Saints paper Champs, at least the Saints are NFL Champions not only on the field but off. They at least support their fans and give them props for supporting them. What are the Viqueens champs of; complaining and whinning, showing fans that if you can’t win complain.
purplepride5150 says:
stats dont win games but you saints fans need to revisit who dominated the game
That’s a dumb statement. If the Saint’s were dominated why did they win? Oh that’s right the to/diff; that’s a stat right? Besides if the Saint’s were dominated then why was the score even close? Domination is when the score can’t be overcome like when the Ruston Bearcat’s football teams of 89 and 90 ran the 5A football seasons.

Boudin says:Aug 5, 2010 2:41 PM

enjoy your super bowl win and quit pretending to be a real fan
and if you were a TRUE fan you would know that you never should have won that game in washington-if we had won a game like that and gotten home field adv- you would be whining like the loser that you are
maybe the Vikings will never win a super bowl- who cares-it’s football & entertainment
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if it’s just football and entertainment, why are you reduced to personal insults and whining?
we never should have won that game in Washington? i guess… but we did. in overtime. and we didn’t even get the ball first!!!
and if you’ve been a fan for 35 years, i’m guessing you’re in your 40’s, which makes you extra pathetic with all your whining and insults.

owllie969 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:44 PM

It was obvious they wanted their “big story” team…the saints in the bowl. half the hits favre took were illegal. chilly didnt help with the timeout he called.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:45 PM

# MrHumble says: August 5, 2010 2:16 PM
“(in addition, the saints have an avg. running game at best)”
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Actually, the Saints’ rushing offense was ranked #6 in 2009. Vikings come in at #13. Sooo…..

Rip says:Aug 5, 2010 2:49 PM

Geaux Saints!

Biggie says:Aug 5, 2010 2:49 PM

Jared Allen is scary enough without pissing him off. Why is that? Is it the mullet, the cut off shorty short jeans or is because he looks like he could be his own dad?

Asswipe Johnson (Pronounced Az-Wee-Pay) says:Aug 5, 2010 2:49 PM

Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw have bald spots

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 5, 2010 2:50 PM

Hopefully he doesn’t send messages like Favre sends them. Ewww.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:50 PM

NOLArules says:
August 5, 2010 2:22 PM
Penalties MN 5-32 NO 9-88
Very interesting stat for all of you pillow biters in viking land who complain all day about the refs
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yes we complain about the refs- it was about the NON calls- like the time your defensive linemen went high & low on favre- shouldve been a 15 yard penalty and a first down inside the new orleans 20
not to mention the 4th down play where ben lieber caused bush to fumble the ball causing him to not get the 1st down and they blew that call
plus the trap by your reciever in overtime
shall we go on????????????
LOOK- I care about the Vikings- and I love football- but you supposed Saints fans get pretty personal in your posts-it’s JUST FOOTBALL people!!!
I still think that New Orleans IS a dump- but not because I don’t like the team-I like Green Bay- but I HATE the team- see where I’m going?
besides- people should be more upset about Sharper’s comments than greg williams’- sharper is just another over rated big mouth

Boudin says:Aug 5, 2010 2:52 PM

MrHumble says:
August 5, 2010 2:16 PM
numberfour says:
August 5, 2010 12:30 PM
saints can also run the ball and brees unloads the ball quick.
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..(in addition, the saints have an avg. running game at best
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the Saints had the 6th ranked running game last year. where was Minnesota ranked? 13.
the Saints ran more (7th), had more yards per carry (5th), had more total yards (6th), and had more rushing first downs (4th) and touchdowns (2nd) than the Minnesota Vikings. in fact, i think they were superior to Minnesota in just about every rushing category.
so please, sit down and enjoy your plate of STFU.

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 5, 2010 2:53 PM

MrHumble says:
August 5, 2010 2:16 PM
this poster is obviously missing the point. It doesn’t matter how fast brees or any qb gets rid of the ball……..it still doesn’t prevent a late hit or an illegal hit…….(in addition, the saints have an avg. running game at best)
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Ahem…
2009 team rushing totals:
#6 Saints – 131.6 yards per game
#13 Vikings – 119.9 yards per game

RC IV says:Aug 5, 2010 2:53 PM

@RC IV Way to leave off the rest of the quote. You know, the part about actually showing up for practice and not extorting the team for money through the media.
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The rest of the quote is true.
What i was making fun of was ” the fans coming out of the stands”. Riiiiiight. the comment of a 12 year old.
Moreso that Brees “cares” about his fans…Really?!
None of them do. They don’t know you from a hole in the wall, they don’t care about you.
That is the reasoning of a 12 year old.
Happy now?

purpleguy says:Aug 5, 2010 2:54 PM

The opening game doesn’t mean squat folks — nothing really counts from a payback perspective until the playoffs. Not until then should there be talk of revenge or any of that crap. The Saints won the NFC Championship game regardless of any whining about lousy calls, cheap hits, statistics, vicodin consumption or anything else. As a Vike fan, the loss sucked, but it means nothing this year. Vike fans should stop the delusional whining — you sound way to much like cheesers.

chhutson27 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:55 PM

I’m sick and tired of hearing about last year’s game. The Vikings ALMOST beat the Saints. They didn’t though. So shut up about it. The Patriots ALMOST sacked Eli Manning and achieved perfection. Shaun Shuisam ( or however his last name is spelled), ALMOST kicked a decent field goal and beat the Saints. Denver ALMOST made the playoffs the past 2 years (1 game short). Come to think of it, a bunch of teams ALMOST made the playoffs.
Get the picture here? Almost doesn’t cut it. The Saints won the darn Super Bowl. The Vikings ALMOST made it to the Super Bowl. Heck, the Colt’s ALMOST won. ALMOST is worthless and pointless. Results are what matters.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 2:56 PM

What the H? You really want to play that game? Had the Ravens’ kicker not missed a field goal at the end of their game against the Vikings, you would have lost.
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ummm 20 yard field goal- 45 yard field goal- just a little difference there- just saying
and i’m not whining- im just stating facts- i dont want to play any games- its very easy to miss fortunate events that happen for your team after all is said and done- no one wants to admit a gift cuz their team is invincible-lol we did get lucky in that ravens game- i can admit it- you obviously cant

Vikingbeau says:Aug 5, 2010 2:59 PM

Williams is a blow hard…the world saw the Aints defense get worked in last year’s NFC championship…vikes pissed it away with turnovers…you take the turnovers away and Favre throws 15 passes tops and isn’t even knocked down once…vikes would have won that game 40-7. I can’t wait for the opener. When Peterson wasn’t fumbling he was running all over that soft defense last year…expect more of the same this go round….less the turnovers.

CPT_Joiner says:Aug 5, 2010 3:01 PM

I’ve never seen so many grown men crying so much like the Viking fans. I’m ready to get this game over just so we can stop reading their crap. It’s pathetic.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 3:12 PM

# purplepride5150 says: August 5, 2010 2:56 PM
ummm 20 yard field goal- 45 yard field goal- just a little difference there- just saying
– its very easy to miss fortunate events that happen for your team after all is said and done- no one wants to admit a gift cuz their team is invincible-lol we did get lucky in that ravens game- i can admit it- you obviously cant
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Here’s another difference — when the Ravens kicker missed the field goal, you won the game. When the Redskins kicker missed the field goal, we still had to score a TOUCHDOWN in less than 2 minutes just to TIE and get to OT. Then we lost the coin toss and they got the ball first in OT. So obviously it wasn’t just luck involved – actual work occurred too. You are acting like that missed field goal gave us the game, when in reality we still were down by 7 points when he missed it. No doubt we had balls bounce our way, throughout the season, and him missing the field goal gave us the opportunity to tie rather than be down by 10.
But you also act like that one game changed the course of who had home field advantage, when the Vikings had luck go their way sometimes too, such as the Ravens missing a field goal, Favre’s miraculous hail mary to win in SF, etc. Luck went both ways for both teams, and in the end, the Saints had the better record. That’s how it went. Stop blaming luck for the Vikings not getting the #1 seed.

cusoman says:Aug 5, 2010 3:14 PM

So wait, when the Vikings get lucky (a la the Ravens game), it’s all “The Vikings suck, they just got lucky and the Ravens handed them that game!”
But when the Vikings opponent gets lucky in the same manner it’s “Whatever, my team would have won either way, the Vikings just made it easier!”
See, that’s why none of you are taken seriously around here, you change your story when you comment here to suit your needs and then complain or make fun of anyone who doesn’t agree with your constantly twisting little world.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 3:21 PM

Vikingbeau says:
“you take the turnovers away and Favre throws 15 passes tops and isn’t even knocked down once…vikes would have won that game 40-7. I can’t wait for the opener. When Peterson wasn’t fumbling he was running all over that soft defense last year…expect more of the same this go round….less the turnovers. ”
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You can’t take the turnovers away. They were part of the game. The Saints’ defense forced four out of five of them. And the Saints actually only scored off of one turnover, so in your imaginary world where the Vikings win and never turn the ball over, the Saints would still have scored at least 21.
I can’t wait for the opener either. You morons who think the Vikings are going to blow the Saints out are in for a rude awakening. Favre passed for 310 yards in the NFC Championship game. He’s not going to do that in the opener. All we have to do is get ahead and you won’t be able to rely on your running game alone to catch up. And coming off ankle surgery and little practice in the offseason, Favre will fail you. You might be better off with TJ in that first game, actually.

stadanko says:Aug 5, 2010 3:25 PM

@RC IV As I said previously, the comment about coming out of the stands was a literary device known as hyperbole. They might not teach that in technical college but you should check it out on wikipedia when you’re done yanking it to pictures of Brent. And you obviously have no idea what you’re talking about when you say Brees doesn’t care about the people of New Orleans. I guess when you’re used to a selfish drama queen of a quarterback you get a little jaded. Now call me a 12 year old again with no real reasoning because that’s about all you seem to be able to do.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 3:26 PM

teams come from out of nowhere every single season- the saints, the rams even the giants the year they beat new england (early in the season people were calling for eli’s head)- and repeating as sb champs is rare- so tone down the rhetoric a notch saints fans- you won a superbowl-great! youre not a dynasty

Meat Tuperello says:Aug 5, 2010 3:27 PM

Someone needs to come into the Saints Bench and knock this other Gregg with 4g’s for a loop. At that point he might STFU.

George says:Aug 5, 2010 3:27 PM

So are we to expect half the defense to get fined for late hits again after the game by the NFL like what happend with Arizona and Minnesota.
Or hopefully another major injury to a quarterback from the late hits?
What the heck do the saints care they laughed all the way to the super bowl.

GB3Pack4 says:Aug 5, 2010 3:34 PM

Once a year, at the end of the news-doldrums period, the comments on sports sites verge on becoming rational, as if they were the natural output of fair, well-informed football fans. I’ve learned a lot from those fans.
But then camps open, and the whole thoughtful, perceptive quality thing just goes down the tubes. Many of the best commenters seem to disappear; only the Wild Ones remain.
Ah yes, it’s The Season again.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 3:35 PM

one last comment about that redskins game & the Vikings game- the Vikings were leading that game- the WHOLE GAME- and the Ravens missed a 45 yd field goal- the Redskins also lead the whole game- THEN missed a 19-20 yd field goal(which is an extra point) and wouldve put the game out of reach because the Saints didnt have any time-outs left-DERRRR there is just a teeny difference
and yes one game can make the difference- thats all it takes- it didnt happen so i’m not living in the what if fantasy land- i’m just saying that most Saints fans seem to think their team crushed everyone & I was stating that there is a lot of luck that goes into a season-thats all-but of course I’m just a whiner loser Vikings fan- at least I can complete a rational thought

Dewey Axewoond says:Aug 5, 2010 3:38 PM

purplepride5150 says:
August 5, 2010 1:24 PM
if the redskins kicker couldve made what was basically an extra point- that game would’ve been played at the metrodome where people understand the game of football-
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Right, people at the Homodome understand football…real shame that game WASN’T played there, isn’t it?
You can blame the Redskins kicker if that makes it easier on you, but I’d say it was those BEARS on MNF that really took your Homodome Field advantage away, wasn’t it?
P.S. Jared Allen is an overrated narcissistic cheap-shot artist mongoloid hick dolt.
As is anyone who uses the dumb, wannabe-profound cliche, “It is what it is.”
Tell you what, Biqueen fans: you girls keep crying me a river, and I’ll go for “boat” ride, okay?

GB3Pack4 says:Aug 5, 2010 3:39 PM

Williams’ mouth surprises me. There’ve been several occasions where he’s written checks that somebody else, e.g., Drew Brees, is going to have to cash. I would love to have overheard Drew’s unguarded remarks when he read/heard this most recent batch.
I recall that GB was very interested in him, but I think – maybe I’m wrong about this – I think there was some concern about whether or not he would fit in with the organization. I think ultimately they made him an offer and he turned it down – can anyone recall if there was a personality concern about Gregg Williams in Green Bay last year?

stadanko says:Aug 5, 2010 3:40 PM

@purplepride
We’re not a dynasty, but we’re closer to being one than the Vikings. You have to actually win a Superbowl before you can attempt to win another one.

E.F.Cuttin says:Aug 5, 2010 3:40 PM

apparently my post was a bit 2 real…didnt even clear the screening…wow…

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 3:48 PM

GB3Pack4 says:
August 5, 2010 3:39 PM
I recall that GB was very interested in him, but I think – maybe I’m wrong about this – I think there was some concern about whether or not he would fit in with the organization.
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Well…the Packers also passed on Sean Payton as head coach, so…there you go.
As for the Vikings, I will be SHOCKED if Jared Allen actually comes close to sacking or hitting Brees. I didn’t hear the guy’s name ONCE during the NFC Championship game.

forevervike says:Aug 5, 2010 3:55 PM

I hope sharper ends up like stingley because of mouth and his cheap shots that dont get called.

navigator322 says:Aug 5, 2010 4:05 PM

If you don’t like seeing your precious QB hit… please give up football and take up women’s golf or badminton. VikeQueen fans are such whiners… Who Dat!!!

crimsonking52 says:Aug 5, 2010 4:07 PM

With comments like that I’d b e worried if I were Drew Brees. Payback is a bit*h!

numberfour says:Aug 5, 2010 4:08 PM

3-34* in the metrodome
dallas OL looked real weak
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the saints won. concentrate on winning instead of trying to show that yer stats won.
stats cant tell the whole story. a sanity check has to be run on them.
and that sanity check is the final score.

scra22 says:Aug 5, 2010 4:12 PM

# purplepride5150 says: August 5, 2010 3:35 PM
I was stating that there is a lot of luck that goes into a season-thats all-but of course I’m just a whiner loser Vikings fan- at least I can complete a rational thought
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Here is a rational thought: Last season is over and you can’t change it. Move on.

Hap says:Aug 5, 2010 4:13 PM

Oh, all us NFL qb’s FEAR The Saints. NOT.

Hail26 says:Aug 5, 2010 4:14 PM

Everything Williams learned, he learned in DC
HAIL VICTORY!!

SF Saints Fan says:Aug 5, 2010 4:20 PM

The crying continues in Minnesota, will it ever end?

Mrsteve says:Aug 5, 2010 4:27 PM

Tainted title.
The replay on the NFL Network the other day showed the BS win again.
Suspect refs. I still say check their bank accounts.
Late hits not called. Hi-Low hit not called. Driving the QB into the ground not called. Hitting QB below the knee not called. Stopped short on a fumble in OT not called. Phantom PI. Trapped ball called as a catch. Holding on almost every offensive play by the Saints not called.
Also the Saints have fair weather fans.
Bag heads.

Runningman says:Aug 5, 2010 4:36 PM

F@#CK Greg Williams the Saints aren’t the only team that plays defense. Thanks for putting the Bullseye on Brees back Greg.

Ridge_Runner says:Aug 5, 2010 4:41 PM

Biggie says:Jared Allen is scary enough without pissing him off. Why is that? Is it the mullet, the cut off shorty short jeans or is because he looks like he could be his own dad?
LOL! Funniest post in a thread full of them!
purplepride5150 says:if the redskins kicker couldve made what was basically an extra point- that game would’ve been played at the metrodome where people understand the game of football
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve. If my aunt had balls, she’d be my uncle. Kinda like if Princess Favre decides to drive tractor this fall instead of playing football, the Vikings will be wrestling the Lions for last place in the NFC North.
As for “understand[ing] football”, the only stat you need to understand is the final score. Guess what? When N.O. has 31 points and the Vikings have 28, the Vikings lose. Quit your whining and get over it already. Your fanbase is a pathetic embarassment to the league.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 5:07 PM

everybody is sitting here ripping on vikings fans and the vikings players- and talking about ending favre’s career and hoping for injuries- calling people whiners, losers and such-
i dont sit watching football & hope that people get hurt
its really too bad that my favorite team the vikings haven’t won a superbowl- because i GUARANTEE that if they ever do win one- i will NOT be sitting in chat rooms bitching and complaining- its august i would be out golfing-
how fair is it that a team that has been a perrenial loser franchise like the saints wins a superbowl and their fan base is bitchy and whiney- and you are throwing it in peoples faces- you should be grateful for the winning season and be a little more humble- you are starting to make cowboys fans look humble

Pervy *Harvin says:Aug 5, 2010 5:22 PM

I heard Saints fans are now wearing reusable grocery bags on their heads….

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 5:22 PM

Mrsteve says:
August 5, 2010 4:27 PM
Tainted title.
The replay on the NFL Network the other day showed the BS win again.
Suspect refs. I still say check their bank accounts.
Late hits not called. Hi-Low hit not called. Driving the QB into the ground not called. Hitting QB below the knee not called. Stopped short on a fumble in OT not called. Phantom PI. Trapped ball called as a catch. Holding on almost every offensive play by the Saints not called.
Also the Saints have fair weather fans.
Bag heads.
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Is a “tainted” title better than NO title?
BTW…several calls went in the Dikings favor…and the Saints were called for more penalties. But of course, you ignore that.
P.S. the Dikings will NEVER win a Super Bowl.

SaintsDieHard says:Aug 5, 2010 5:23 PM

Vikings Fans…..You want some Cheese with that Whine? How bout a Waaa Burger and Some French Cries??? There is absolutely nothing Wrong with a Defensive Coordinator creating a Swagger for his Defense. Half of you people on here have never played a down of football in your life so i can understand why you would think this is stupid of him to say. I call it Confidence in his Defense, sending a message to the league that you better bring your hard hat to work when you play the Saints. I LOVE IT….and Drew will be just fine, He is Protected by the BEST Offensive Line in the NFL Hands Down! Ask Jared Allen about that, I dont think his sorry ass got close enough to smell Drews Ball Sweat in that game! AND this is 2010 not 2009 Assholes! Let it go, You LOST! WE WON! and We will Pick up where we left off Week One! WHO DAT !!! TWO DAT!!! Keep drinkin that Purple Haterade!

mikemcsaint says:Aug 5, 2010 5:24 PM

I watched the replay of the game on NFLN the other day. Mike Periera said that all of the calls in OT were correct. Pierre Thomas never lost control of the ball so it goes to it’s furthest point. Ben Leber was not looking back a the ball when his feet tangled withe Dave Thomas’ so it was pass interference. (and the refs missed a roughing penalty on that play) And the ball thrown to Robert Meachem never touched the ground. So for all the Viking fans who keep making up crap, you are dillusional. One other thing, for those who say that outside of New Orleans everyone thinks the Saints are paper champions, they were voted the best team in all of sports by fans across the country for the ESPY’s. The Vikings meanwhile one won that was awarded off camera as the team that is most likely to never win the big game.

cusoman says:Aug 5, 2010 5:34 PM

@GB3Pack4
That about sums it up, yep.

sand0 says:Aug 5, 2010 6:21 PM

I kind of hope that regardless of how game 1 against the Saints goes that at least two or three Vikings players put extremely late and dirty hits on Drew Brees. Back of the knees preferrably. Season ender would be ideal.
They bragged and bragged about hitting Favre illegally and injuring him. Now they are already talking smack about trying to put more illegal and dirty hits on him. Kind of pathetic considering they just won the superbowl that they are already talking about how excited they are to play dirty.
Injuring Brees would end their season and perhaps shut them up about their obsession with trying to injure QB’s with dirty hits.
There is a reason Sean wanted to shut his ass up. Because opponents read this crap and know their intentions. You just wait and see. Vikes might have a lil’ sumn’ sumn’ called Ray Edwards hitting Brees in the side of the knees 3 or 4 seconds after a pass.

Annoyed Football Fan says:Aug 5, 2010 6:23 PM

I promised myself I would never sink so low as to actually post on this message board, but that goes out the window today. This Saints nonsense needs to be put to rest.
Your Super Bowl win last season was an anomaly.
All-time, the Saints have winning records against two (2) franchises … the Bucs and the Lions. The only two franchises in the league to record Win-less seasons. That being said, your franchise is still classified by decades of PATHETIC football.
You had your LUCKY season. Now, it’s time to remove the rose-colored glasses, put down the glass of gulf water and face reality.
It’s pathetic to see so many Saints fans talk about how they “destroyed” the Vikings in the NFC Championship. I’m not going to add any fuel to that fire because as annoying as the Saints fans are, the Vikings fans are almost just as bad. But let’s get down to brass tacks…
You won by 3. In Overtime of a horribly officiated game. Because of a 12 Men in the Huddle penalty.
That’s why you won, because of a stupid mistake. Which coincidentally sums up your whole Super Bowl season: A stupid mistake.
Can we just start the new season already so the Aints can miss the playoffs and things can return to normal?

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 6:27 PM

sand0 says:
August 5, 2010 6:21 PM
I kind of hope that regardless of how game 1 against the Saints goes that at least two or three Vikings players put extremely late and dirty hits on Drew Brees. Back of the knees preferrably. Season ender would be ideal.
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Too bad that overrated Vikings defensive line won’t come close to Brees.

c.carterhof says:Aug 5, 2010 6:33 PM

I dont wanna see anyone get hurt, not cool.
BUT, if it does happen. If Brees gets hurt by a Viking, I hope its a clean hit.
I tell you this, Saints cheap shot our QB again? Brees will pay the price!

mikemcsaint says:Aug 5, 2010 6:48 PM

sando, you are the typical idiot on this site. Making crap up like “the bragged and bragged about hitting Favre illegally and injuring him”. Find me one quote from anybody within the Saints organization who said this. You can’t because it doesn’t exist. You guys think you can piss, moan, and whine and everybody is going to believe you. Well in Minnesota people might believe your BS but nowhere else do they. Williams is a coach who has a big mouth but there is no player, including Sharper, who wants to take illegal hits on anybody. Again, I’ll ask you, did you whine like this when Jared Allen went for Matt Schaub’s knees? None of you coward Viking fans will answer. Because to you it’s okay when it’s your player. Brett Favre giving crackback blocks is okay because he’s your player. Plenty of Minnesota fans actually believe there was a fix on the game. Is this the WWE? If so why do you still watch?

sand0 says:Aug 5, 2010 6:50 PM

Saints fans are pretty pathetic. They win the superbowl but still can’t let the NFC Championship game go just because everyone knows their team got dominated but was handed the victory by fluky fumbles and poor officiating. It is as if the Saints fans think their team’s strategy was to get dominated 2:1 in yards and first downs and time of possession but rely on poor officiating and fumbles to help them win.
F’in idiots. You guys won. Be happy. But don’t try to talk this crap like your team played a great game that day. They were physically manhandled and won because of cheap shots, poor officiating, and unforced turnovers. If you think their 17 completed passes and pathetic first down percentage is why they won then you are an idiot.
It is better to be lucky than good. Just accept it and be happy that your weaker team was granted victory without earning it.
And you guys think it is cool that Greg Williams is bragging about trying to injure other players with dirty hits. Then call us pathetic with the same breath.
No wonder Louisianna is right at the top in poverty and illiteracy and net federal government income. Shitty state that didn’t give a damn about the Saints 10 years ago.

WhoDatNOBODY says:Aug 5, 2010 6:51 PM

Alex Brown gonna love coach Williams’ schemes…he may be in a 3 point stance or he may be standing but he’s gonna kiss #4 if he DOES suit up…WHO DAT

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 7:00 PM

Annoyed Football Fan says:
August 5, 2010 6:23 PM
You had your LUCKY season.
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13 wins with the #1 offense in the league is not luck…sorry.

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 7:05 PM

Sando seems upset LOL
I guess Louisiana should elect Jesse Ventura or Al Franken huh?
Either you’re retarded or don’t know anything about football (maybe both). Only 1 turnover was “unforced,” and that was Peterson’s fumble on the 1.
And the only reason Saints fans are still talking about the NFCCG is because Viqueens fans are STILL crying about the loss. Face it, that’s what you get for relying on a 40 year old QB.

mikemcsaint says:Aug 5, 2010 7:12 PM

sando, is your mom as ignorant as you are? Funny that when Viking fans give the game stats they leave our return yards. Twice the Saints set up scores with big returns. Oh yeah return yards are like the final score, they don’t count.

Pervy *Harvin says:Aug 5, 2010 7:21 PM

Saints were outplayed HUGE in their own stadium. Out gained by 200 yards.
There were at least 5 punishable, illegal hits on Favre, and about 5 more that were just plain cheap.
Hope you feel good about that Saints. No cheap shots on Brees.
Saints were pushed down the field by the refs in OT. Phanton pass interference (Asher Allen gets called for TOUCHING a Saint in OT, but during the game some dude pulled Shiancoe’s shirt off and it was literally in tatters…no call) Saints go for 4th down, fumbled ball, refs still give him first down even after replay. Saints receiver bobbles ball, goes to the ground, ball touches the ground…replay….still gave him the catch. Tight end goes down sideline, ball way overthrown, TE trips over himself, call the Vikes for pass interference.
Enjoy it Aints.
I got no explanation for all the Vike fumbles. I’ll give you that. 12 men in the huddle, hope you love that Aints, you really worked hard for that. Should make you feel proud.
Congrats…you are the 1st World Chumps who didn’t even deserve a SB appearance…

Pervy *Harvin says:Aug 5, 2010 7:27 PM

Kay Bee says:13 wins with the #1 offense in the league is not luck…sorry.
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LMAO!!! Man…between your fluke in Washington and the NFCCG to name a few, I know why you post apocalyptic cockroaches keep your inbred Pompeii city above water….LUCK!

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 7:28 PM

Pervy *Harvin says:
August 5, 2010 7:21 PM
Congrats…you are the 1st World Chumps who didn’t even deserve a SB appearance…
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Yeah, I kind of wish the Saints were 0-4 in Super Bowls.

sand0 says:Aug 5, 2010 7:55 PM

People talk about last season’s game as if Favre was just bashed left and right by a physical Saints team leading to an offseason of recovery.
All of the damage was done on one single dirty, late, hi lo hit that the refs inexplicably chose not to call roughing. He took other hits, but the injury was suffered on one cheap shot.
The Vikings physically manhandled the Saints that game. Christ look at the final stats. The turnovers weren’t created on big hits. There weren’t many sacks.
Maybe they are compensating. The Saints defense is a little undersized.

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 8:03 PM

sand0 says:
August 5, 2010 7:55 PM
The Vikings physically manhandled the Saints that game.
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Yep, you’re retarded. Physically manhandled with just ONE sack. Good luck with that.

mikemsaints,
The Saints didn’t brag about the hit? Let’s see here.
Sharper bragged about how they are going for Favre’s ankle. Greg Lewis brags about how they are sending messages starting with #4. Lewis brags about coaching his team to send “remember me” hits or whatever which basically translates to high-lowing the opposing team’s quarterback after he has thrown the ball.
I don’t need to dig up the quotes. Did they literally spell it out that way? No. But the message is pretty damn obvious. Every team plays hard and tries to sack the opposing team’s QB but he Saints are a rare team where there is a concerted effort to injure or hurt the opposing team’s QB. They even made a cute name for it.
Am I pissed? Why wouldn’t I be? Our team lost in the NFC Championship game despite dominating the opponent in most facets. They lost primarily by setting up the opponent with unforced turnovers. They lost by horrifically one sided officiating. They lost because their QB was dinged up the whole game off of a cheap hi low hit that their players were coached to do.
Then you flippin Saints fans are in every Vikings related thread (not counting this one since it is Aints related as well) continuing to obsess over our team as if you lost the damn game. Seriously it is like you guys are mad that we think the Saints were lucky as hell in that game or that we don’t think Brees wanted to go 17/31 for 200 yards.
Then you are in here saying “look up the return yards”. F’ing return yards? First off I didn’t put all the stats up there in the first place. Second off averaging 30 yards on kickoffs is pretty much league average and hardly gamebreaking. Sure there was the OT return which was huge but it would have been nothing without being followed up by the most terrible string of bad calls I’ve ever seen.
Seriously there were like 4 or 5 bad calls required for that final drive. It was insane. I guess the NFL wanted one for Katrina or whatever.
Oh well. If the Vikes can manhandle those chumps in the superdome again while avoiding crazy fumbles and officiating I’ll be able to move on. But as long as idiot fans keep making stupid comments like the Aint’s being anything BUT the luckiest NFC champ in the history of the game I’ll continue to be angry with fans of the most illiterate state in America.

sand0 says:Aug 5, 2010 8:09 PM

Kaybee,
Were you watching the game? Brees threw the ball too fast and incomplete to get sacked. Look at the final stat line. Outgained by 200 yards and 3 out of something on first down. That is the result of being physically manhandled.
God you guys are about as retarded as Packer fans. Sheesh.
Okay I give up. The Saints flawlessly executed their “not gain any yards but win somehow else” gameplan by utterly crushing Favre with clean on time hits. Then their coaching staff didn’t brag about the remember me hits or come out this season and say they are going after #4 again in a clean way. Greatest team ever. I mean getting outgained by 200 yards and winning on pure penalty yards in OT happens all the time. Yep nothing more to see here.

Pervy *Harvin says:Aug 5, 2010 8:13 PM

sando for president!

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 8:22 PM

Sando,
Jared Allen and the rest of the Vikings DL is overrated..face it. Getting all of your sacks against a bad Packers offensive line doesn’t matter.
Thanks for comparing Saints fans to Packers fan, because you know both fan bases have something in common that the Vikings fans don’t.
I don’t think I have to tell you what that is.

mikemcsaint says:Aug 5, 2010 8:24 PM

sando, thanks for proving me right. First let me address the obvious. Troy Aikman, while calling the game said ” The Saints are doing a great job of stripping the ball from the Vikings every chance they get” – THE TURNOVERS WERE FORCED AND EVERYBODY BUT VIKING FANS KNOW IT.
As for the “bad” calls. Mike Periera said all of the overtime calls were correct. THE CALLS IN OT WERE CORRECT ACCORDING TO THE HEAD OF OFFICIATING AND EVERYBODY BUT VIKING FANS KNOW IT.
As for horrific refereeing, including the OT there were more calls against the Saints than the Vikings. VIKING FANS ARE DILLUSIONAL
As I stated previously, the fans of the United States voted for the ESPY’s and the Saints were selected the best team in all of sports. This doesn’t prove we’re the best but it does prove that most fans think we didn’t cheat our way to the Superbowl.
Lastly, where is the quote that said they’d hit ILLEGALLY!!!!! It is a known fact by anyone who watches football that when a player is injured the other team goes after the injury. Bobby Hebert told the story of how he once had his nuts bitten under a pile after a sack.
You got me on the illiteracy but it’s only comparable to the corporate welfare (corporations buying tickets and giving them away so the games are sold out) that goes on in Minnesota. We are the 2nd smallest market in the NFL with no Fortune 500 companie and we’re 216th in the nation in wage earner income but we still manage to sell out the games. Minneapolis is 3.5 times our size and they need Target to give away free tickets to fill the stadium, then they pump in fake noise.

Kay Bee says:Aug 5, 2010 8:25 PM

I remember when the Vikings got their asses kicked in the NFC Championship game 41-0 against the Giants.
Sure enough, their fans were whining and saying that the Giants defense “stole signals” the whole game. LMAO…pathetic.

mikemcsaint says:Aug 5, 2010 8:34 PM

Oh, one other thing. We the Saints had a 63 yard kickoff return to set up their 2nd TD. The reason I point this out is because Viking fans are hung up on stats, unless of course they don’t support their arguments.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 5, 2010 9:13 PM

why do people outside of minnesota keep talking about corporate buying of tickets??? i have been a season ticket holder for 16 years- and we’ve sold out every game since 1997- when the dome first opened- pillsbury had a deal worked out to buy a certain amount of tickets if the game was short of a sell-out, then they would donate the tickets-
boy after reading through this post i am actually starting to like Packers fans a little……..
you saints fans are vulgar, pathetic excuses for human beings- i hope you all stay in town the next time a hurricane comes through the porta-potty at the end of the mississippi river and i will think of you everytime i take a shit

Pervy *Harvin says:Aug 5, 2010 9:27 PM

mikemcsaint says: As I stated previously, the fans of the United States voted for the ESPY’s and the Saints were selected the best team in all of sports. This doesn’t prove we’re the best but it does prove that most fans think we didn’t cheat our way to the Superbowl
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LMAO America’s got Talent, American Idol, ESPY’s….LOL Real credibility there doucher, voted by Americans that like to vote…ie.teenagers they just felt sorry for Brees face amoeba….

sharkattack says:Aug 5, 2010 9:41 PM

All Vikings fans are bitches. That has been proven. They are L.A. bound and never got there championship. So the tears and conspiracy theories come out to play. If anything the NFL should have felt sorry for MINN and handed them the game. The Saints are in absolutely no danger of being moved. Vikes are in worse shape than then Jags, and Bills.
All that being said, there is absolutely no way the Saints repeat. Last year they were the luckiest team in the league. Remember that bad-ass play where Metchem or Henderson (can’t remember who it was,) stole the interception? That’s not a strike against them, every team who wins a super-bowl is the luckiest team in the league that year. The fact is, any of these teams can win any week. The Bills could well make the Superbowl this year, and Dallas could end up 2-14. It’s a lot to do with talent, but none of these teams are so much more talented than the Rams that a win is guaranteed. The deciding factor is luck. The Saints will not get that lucky again.
I’m being sort of down on the Saints, and I don’t want anyone to think I am ragging on them. I am not. They have the best QB in the league, and probably the best receivers in the league. They are very good, I just don’t see the luck being there.
Minn. is very unlucky that Favre isn’t comming back.
Good luck to both teams.
Vikings fans, go f*ck yourselves.

mikemcsaint says:Aug 5, 2010 9:50 PM

Yeah great thinking Pervy, 14 year old girls know what the ESPY’s are. You are a fricken idiot.
purplepride5150 – thanks for proving my case. A city the size of Minneapolis needs corporations to buy tickets and their fans call Saints fans fair weather. Think about it. Eventually it might make sense to you. And as far as comparing us to Packer fans that is a compliment. They’ve actually won something and know what it’s like to have jealous whimpering fools like yourself still crying after 5 months.

way to come in late kay bee- you should take some time and read what your fellow saints fans have been spewing and you might get why i said what i said- needless to say the saints fans won’t be winning the sportsmanship award-LMAO
call me a loser, call me gay, call me whatever you want to- it just proves the point that new orleans fans are idiots
i hate the green bay packers but their fans (most of them) just dish some good natured trash talking- you morons take it to a whole new level- so when i take a shit and it enters the mississippi and it ends up flowing through your city i hope you choke on the smell-
by the way- even if the vikings dont win a game this year- i guarantee that the saints dont win a superbowl

P-townPacker says:Aug 5, 2010 10:37 PM

sand0 says:
August 5, 2010 8:09 PM
Kaybee,
…God you guys are about as retarded as Packer fans. Sheesh….
After reading all of these comments about the cheap shots and dominating the Saints, I would have to beg to differ on who the retarded fans are. There are always bad calls in games, I could name a Packer Card game, but anyways, if you are dominating a game as Viking fans claim, then those bad calls don’t come into play because you are dominating the game and it isn’t close enough to matter, but it was close enough. Special Teams play wins games as well and the Vikings were dominated in this stat, pair that with the fumbles (which is part of the game, remember Clay Mathews ripping the ball out of AP’s hands), you lost the game. I have plenty of friends who are Viking fans who agree totally with this, hell one even pointed all this out to me.
Oh boy, queue the whiny, infantile, we beat you twice last year in 3, 2, 1…
Get over it, it was last year, just like all of this. It’s a new year people.

Majik Bullet says:Aug 5, 2010 10:42 PM

Kay Bee says: August 5, 2010 6:27 PM
Too bad that overrated Vikings defensive line won’t come close to Brees.
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Overrated defensive line? The same one who led the NFL in sacks? It’s hard to be overrated when you lead the league.
Shocking to see such idiocy from a guy who thinks the Saints actually “earned” their Super Bowl berth. The NFL even admitted to blowing the call on the late/ hi-lo hit on Favre, but as long as a gnius such as yourself didn’t see it, I guess it was a clean game…

awoods1906 says:Aug 5, 2010 11:09 PM

Listen every championship team gets a game or two that bounces their way. I’ll dare say every playoff team gets a little help along the way.
For example…
If Indy plays it’s starters the Jets don’t make the playoffs.
If Philly beats Dallas Minnesota doesn’t get a buy and is the 4th seed (I believe) or if Baltimore/SF doesn’t lose to Minny then they may not win the division.
Belichek gave Indy a game with a bad 4th down call.
If the Redskins make a kick they likely win giving one more loss to the Saints.
At the end of the day, the Saints went 15-3 and won the SB, beating quality competition along the way. All of the teams in question got some help.

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 5, 2010 11:28 PM

cusoman says:
August 5, 2010 5:34 PM
@GB3Pack4
That about sums it up, yep.
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How’s that retirement treating you, cusoman? A word of advice.. If you really want to quit, just have Florio delete your account.
I’m sure you weren’t bullshitting yesterday when you said you were done with PFT. That couldn’t be the case.

FavreBlows says:Aug 5, 2010 11:29 PM

Perky is beyond the pale.
Are you kidding me…..you are such a f’n loser. You rip on NO for Katrina??!!
It’s one thing to debate. It is another to be such an incredible jack@ss.
You win Perky…….biggest loser on this site! You really need to get your a$$ kicked.

c.carterhof says:Aug 6, 2010 12:50 AM

Gregg Williams is a pussy.

purplepride5150 says:Aug 6, 2010 12:58 AM

wasnt benson looking to move the saints a few years ago? i love how a few above .500 seasons make you think that you can compare yourselves to Packers fans- even though I hate the packers because they are our rivals-they have had several winning seasons and their fan base showed up through the 70’s & 80’s when they were terrible- you haven’t had full suport for that team until a natural disaster struck- you DO remember all the people wearing bags on their heads in your stadium right??? and you remember the teams nickname- the Ain’ts??
if the Vikings and their fans are sooooo insignificant- why do you losers even bother responding to anything that we say???
i’m not making excuses-its FACT- the saints had their magical year- they are now the team with the bulls eye on their backs- it happens to every team that wins a superbowl- so the odds are against you repeating-enjoy last year because you wont even win your division this year- atlanta will
so spew your trash talk somewhere else while i laugh at darren sharper getting burned this year

AxeSpray says:Aug 6, 2010 2:03 AM

“MACK DADDY says:
August 5, 2010 12:08 PM
Man, when I read the headline I thought maybe Williams was planning on sending Brett pictures of his cock. ”
lmao, I was gonna start rippin on some purple crybabies till I saw that part…
Seriously, could you imagine the league’s quarterback’s receiving nude pictures from gregg williams…they’d be like, “wtf is this?”

Pervy *Harvin says:Aug 6, 2010 7:10 AM

sharkattack -Don’t hate us because we are educated,have crime free living and don’t have to be on natural disaster watch 24/7. Oh yah,saints fans ….BLOW MN!

cusoman says:Aug 6, 2010 9:28 AM

I’m still trying to figure out why Vikings haters are such pissed off people… what did Vikings fans and players ever do to you to deserve such ire?

PurpleRaid12 says:Aug 6, 2010 11:32 AM

“I don’t think I have to tell you what that is.”
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You’re right, we already know how retarded both of you are.

TheSleepness says:Aug 6, 2010 11:47 AM

jared allen is awesome .. nothing bad here..this is football!

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 6, 2010 12:19 PM

cusoman says:
August 6, 2010 9:28 AM
I’m still trying to figure out why Vikings haters are such pissed off people… what did Vikings fans and players ever do to you to deserve such ire?
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I’m still trying to figure out how your retirement from PFT is going. We didn’t miss you.

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 6, 2010 12:21 PM

AxeSpray says:
August 6, 2010 2:03 AM
lmao, I was gonna start rippin on some purple crybabies till I saw that part…
Seriously, could you imagine the league’s quarterback’s receiving nude pictures from gregg williams…they’d be like, “wtf is this?”
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It’d be hilarious if a bunch of players started sending Brett their own pictures. I guess we’d also recognize Shiancoe.

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 6, 2010 12:21 PM

*all, not also

cusoman says:Aug 6, 2010 1:52 PM

Apparently you did, Adam, or else you wouldn’t have been looking for my posts. Kinda shot yourself in the foot there, eh?
Yeah, I’m a bit of a wolf crier, but that’s better than being a straight up hater like the majority of you guys.

DocBG says:Aug 6, 2010 1:53 PM

Simple solution:
Big pat goes low, Allen goes high. Problem solved.
If they take another cheap shot at Favre, simply repeat the process with their #2 quaterback, eventually even folks in new orleans can learn. although it is very clear that no matter how much advance warning most are still going to bleat like lost sheep (from rooftops).

Kay Bee says:Aug 6, 2010 2:41 PM

At the end of the day, Vikings fans don’t have a Lombardi Trophy to be proud of.
…and getting most of your sacks against a bad Packers defensive line doesn’t mean a thing (Jared Allen).
Saints will win by 20 on Sept. 9th.

Kay Bee says:Aug 6, 2010 3:08 PM

*offensive line

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 6, 2010 3:55 PM

cusoman says:
August 6, 2010 1:52 PM
Apparently you did, Adam, or else you wouldn’t have been looking for my posts. Kinda shot yourself in the foot there, eh?
Yeah, I’m a bit of a wolf crier, but that’s better than being a straight up hater like the majority of you guys.
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Yeah, I really wish I was a liar too.
Oh well, at least you’ve admitted it. And that’s half the battle. Good luck waiting for Brett. Or his texts.

Mrsteve says:Aug 6, 2010 4:17 PM

Michelle Mc Saint is the only person who saw that game that thinks the officiating was fine & that the Saints didn’t fumble & the ball wasn’t trapped. She also didn’t notice any low hits on Farve or Hi-Low hits or holding by the Saints O line.
McSaint is a tranny too.

thirdandgoal says:Aug 6, 2010 5:14 PM

RE: corporations buying tickets in MN, a friend of mine up there told me that the deal they had with General Mills ran out 15 years ago. The (few) times they’ve needed to quickly buy up tickets since then, whatever local TV station happens to have that week’s game buys them up so they don’t lose all that in-game advertising.

mikemcsaint says:Aug 6, 2010 5:24 PM

…September 2009, Roger Goodell calls Mike Periera to his office. “Mike, we’re going to fix the Superbowl.” Periera responds, “Sir how? Why?” Goodell replys, “Back in 2006 Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. We’ve got to let them win.” Mike says, “But sir they were in the NFC Championship game the very next season, why didn’t we fix it then?” “You’re thinking too logically Mike. You need to think like a Viking fan. Don’t use logic.” (P)”So what do we do?” (G) “Well we first have to make sure they qualify for the playoffs, get home field advantage, and then win their first playoff game. Then we’ll have them matched up against the Vikings and we’ll throw flags and miss calls so the Saints can win.” (P) ” But what about the genius fans in Minnesota like pervy harvin, Mrs teve, MrHumble, and Sando? Surely they’ll figure this out?” (G) “I’ll call Vince McMahon of the WWE and he’ll help us figure out a believable game plan. You just have to agree that every call is correct.” (P) “Should we make the game go into overtime to make it look better?” (G) “Yes. And just to make sure things go right we’ll have to make Peterson fumble and Favre throw interceptions at the right time. I’ll call them and let them know.” And on and on in the dillusional minds of Viking fans………. To all the Packer, Lion, and Bear fans, man were you guys right

Saintnation says:Aug 6, 2010 5:42 PM

I’m still trying to figure out why Vikings haters are such pissed off people… what did Vikings fans and players ever do to you to deserve such ire?
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You should browse more of these articles, the answer will become clear.

Mrsteve says:Aug 6, 2010 6:11 PM

Michelle
Mrs Teve?
you sound so stupid
and your posts denying the officiating was bad
all that cum is rotting your brain

cusoman says:Aug 6, 2010 8:21 PM

@Saintnation
I browse most of the Vikings articles here. All I see are grown adults overreacting to loudmouth anonymous kids. If some kid posting something you don’t like on a comment thread anywhere on the internet causes you to spew hatred about anything they are LOOSELY connected with (ie. a fan), then you need a serious head check, because you’re probably one bad driver away from a road rage vehicular homicide charge against you.
Contrary to popular belief on this site, it IS possible to be the fan of your own team and root against the other team without being a complete douchebag about it.

Blackn'Gold says:Aug 6, 2010 10:35 PM

I don’t know what Williams is so proud of. In the Saints/Vikings playoff game, except for the turnovers the Saints were outplayed by the Vikings. Mr. Peterson needs to work on his fumbling, if the Vikings want to advance.
The champs have to play the Steelers this season. In fact, the Champs play the AFCN this season or the Ravens and Bengals . The Saints are going to get their lumps. The Steelers bring their own physical style to the game.
GO STEELERS!

SaintsBaby says:Aug 6, 2010 11:07 PM

.Vox Veritas. says:
August 5, 2010 12:28 PM
24-17. In the Superdome.
Tony Romo 312 yards passing, 145 combined rushing yards.
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They did that with 5 defensive starters for the Saints on the bench. What an accomplishment. How did the Cowgirls do in the playoffs again? oh yea, I remember, 1 and DONE.

Mrsteve says:Aug 6, 2010 11:49 PM

A Steelers fan commenting on officiating. The 2006 SB was a tainted title too.
NFL referee Bill Leavy acknowledged he made mistakes in the Seattle Seahawks’ 2006 Super Bowl loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. “It was a tough thing for me. I kicked two calls in the fourth quarter and I impacted the game, and as an official you never want to do that,” said the veteran of 15 NFL seasons and two Super Bowls.
“It left me with a lot of sleepless nights, and I think about it constantly,” Leavy said of the game in February 2006. “I’ll go to my grave wishing that I’d been better.”
Several calls went against the Seahawks in their 21-10 loss to the Steelers.
Guess what KB & Michelle Mc Saintmypanties:
“The league felt, actually, that the Super Bowl was well officiated. Now, that doesn’t mean there were no mistakes. There are always mistakes, but it was a well-officiated game.”
Shock.
Tainted titles.

scra22 says:Aug 6, 2010 11:51 PM

“# purplepride5150 says: August 5, 2010 10:31 PM
way to come in late kay bee- you should take some time and read what your fellow saints fans have been spewing and you might get why i said what i said- needless to say the saints fans won’t be winning the sportsmanship award-LMAO
call me a loser, call me gay, call me whatever you want to- it just proves the point that new orleans fans are idiots
i hate the green bay packers but their fans (most of them) just dish some good natured trash talking- you morons take it to a whole new level- so when i take a shit and it enters the mississippi and it ends up flowing through your city i hope you choke on the smell-
by the way- even if the vikings dont win a game this year- i guarantee that the saints dont win a superbowl”
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PurplePride, earlier you said that all this to you is just entertainment, but clearly not when you appear to take anything said to you ONLINE so personally.
“I hope you choke on the smell.” Real classy, you are no better than the people you are insulting.

SaintsBaby says:Aug 7, 2010 12:07 AM

Wow, a defensive coach trying to make his team more physical than the opposing teams offense. How crazy is that?

scra22 says:Aug 7, 2010 12:07 AM

# purplepride5150 says: August 6, 2010 5:42 PM
first of all saints fans…we wouldve understood the katrina references that year that they made the nfc championship game- but 4 years later???? give me a break”
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Saints fans have nothing to do with what the media chooses to fixate on. Go complain to ESPN, we were busy enjoying our football season.
“look- either way you won the game and the superbowl- cant change it”

scra22 says:Aug 7, 2010 12:20 AM

P-Town Packer says:
“if you are dominating a game as Viking fans claim, then those bad calls don’t come into play because you are dominating the game and it isn’t close enough to matter, but it was close enough. Special Teams play wins games as well and the Vikings were dominated in this stat, pair that with the fumbles (which is part of the game, remember Clay Mathews ripping the ball out of AP’s hands), you lost the game.”
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Some common sense, thanks. Saints were better in turnover ratio, return yardage/special teams, and red zone efficiency. Those things matter just as much as yards gained. Especially when you gain a bunch of yards then fumble the ball.

scra22 says:Aug 7, 2010 12:25 AM

“# Mrsteve says: August 6, 2010 4:17 PM
Michelle Mc Saint is the only person who saw that game that thinks the officiating was fine & that the Saints didn’t fumble & the ball wasn’t trapped.”
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No, he’s not the only person. Look, I will admit as a Saints fan, of course I’m going to be biased about calls for or against my team. I wish Vikings fans would admit as much —- you are biased, there is no way around it. I fully believe Pierre Thomas did NOT fumble because he kept control of the ball. The booth review did not see a reason to overturn the call – and not because they wanted the Saints to win, as you and your friends so lamely complain. You are biased and will believe that it is soooo clear what really happened, but you are biased, plain and simple. You can’t look at it without your purple-rose-colored-glasses.

scra22 says:Aug 7, 2010 12:26 AM

Screw you Sando.

scra22 says:Aug 7, 2010 12:37 AM

# sand0 says: August 5, 2010 8:06 PM
“Then you are in here saying “look up the return yards”. F’ing return yards? First off I didn’t put all the stats up there in the first place. Second off averaging 30 yards on kickoffs is pretty much league average and hardly gamebreaking. Sure there was the OT return which was huge but it would have been nothing without being followed up by the most terrible string of bad calls I’ve ever seen.”
………..Return yards was 200+ to about 40. Not sure why that doesn’t seem important to you. Oh, because the Saints were better in it so you want to pretend it doesn’t make a difference. Special teams DOES make a difference. Courtney Roby returned a kick-off for 61 yards in the 3rd quarter which led to a Saints touchdown. Sort of a big deal. And more than the 30-yard average you speak of.
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“Seriously there were like 4 or 5 bad calls required for that final drive. It was insane. I guess the NFL wanted one for Katrina or whatever.”
There were 3 calls looked at in the booth review, and all three were TOO CLOSE to overturn. If it had been as blatant to the refs as it was to the Vikings homers, they would have overturned them. Saying the NFL wanted one for Katrina just proves what a sorry loser you are.
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“Oh well. If the Vikes can manhandle those chumps in the superdome again while avoiding crazy fumbles and officiating I’ll be able to move on. But as long as idiot fans keep making stupid comments like the Aint’s being anything BUT the luckiest NFC champ in the history of the game I’ll continue to be angry with fans of the most illiterate state in America.”
Like someone else said, your defense managed one sack which is hardly manhandling. Good luck having Brett Favre throw for 300+ again when he’s coming off surgery and skipped training camp.
As for “luck” I’ll say it again:
Saints had the #1 offense, the #1 quarterback, the #4 O-Line, the #6 rushing offense, #3 in turnovers created, won 13 games in a freaking ROW, and during the playoffs Brees threw 8 touchdowns, ZERO picks. It takes a lot more than LUCK to accomplish all of that.
And for the illiterate comment: Sando, you seem to be full of a lot of hate for a team and a city based on football. It’s too bad, you should really think about if it’s worth it to be so hateful over a GAME.

Vikingbeau says:Aug 7, 2010 12:47 AM

scra22 says:
—————- You can’t take the turnovers away. They were part of the game. The Saints’ defense forced four out of five of them. And the Saints actually only scored off of one turnover, so in your imaginary world where the Vikings win and never turn the ball over, the Saints would still have scored at least 21.
scra–ub,
turnovers are a part of the game? really? thanks for the heads up….I knew some dumb ass would feel the need to point the obvious out…but lets just say this…you better hope you get five more if you want any chance in the opener….another 12 men in the huddle penalty at the end of regulation will be needed too, throw in an overtime drive where your team actually makes only one play for 10 yards yet still finds itself in field goal range..i hope someone thanked the officials…but then again perhaps that might be just a little too much to ask after all the good fortune the Aints rec’d last season.
btw, reading williams comments reminds me why he isn’t a head coach..usually coaches have to worry about their players saying stupid shit…unfortunately for the Saints they have to worry about their defensive coordinator…somebody tell me he was at least drunk we he opened his yap.
The funniest part about the whole thing is that run defense is soft as a babies bottom…comical.

Backlund in 2012 says:Aug 7, 2010 2:16 AM

MNSportsGuy79 says:
August 5, 2010 12:16 PM
I hate the paper champions and everything that organization stands for!
Word of caution – Do not draft Brees in your fantasy league this year
Hahaha – the Saints actually have a Lombardi Trophy (one more than the Vikings), so that’s not considered paper champions (unlike the Vikings). But thanks for trying though.

Kay Bee says:Aug 7, 2010 5:00 AM

Blackn’Gold says:
August 6, 2010 10:35 PM
I don’t know what Williams is so proud of. In the Saints/Vikings playoff game, except for the turnovers the Saints were outplayed by the Vikings. Mr. Peterson needs to work on his fumbling, if the Vikings want to advance.
The champs have to play the Steelers this season. In fact, the Champs play the AFCN this season or the Ravens and Bengals . The Saints are going to get their lumps. The Steelers bring their own physical style to the game.
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I guess the Steelers weren’t physical enough last year.
That game is in New Orleans on Halloween…you have no shot, sorry.
GO STEELERS!

mikemcsaint says:Aug 7, 2010 1:25 PM

purplepride5150, are you seriously that dumb? The league files a report after every game and notes the calls they got wrong. In the NFCCG there were 4 calls that were incorrect according the what I read on this website from Viking fans. None of those calls happened in OT. All of your what if scenarios are great but not realistic.
And Mrs teve, your panties are too tight. Did mommy check them when tucking you in last night?

Thomas fumbled & never made it to the line of scrimmage in the first place.
Admit it.
Tainted title.

JuicyMelon says:Aug 7, 2010 7:09 PM

A few comments on the comments I read above.
Yes I was sick of hearing how the Saints rebuilt the city. Sure, it was great to see that Monday game when the Saints beat the Falcons. That was an amazing moment in sports. I didn’t need to hear about it during the pre-game, in-game, and post-game. Due the fact that they mentioned it so many times, you do have to wonder if the NFL urged the refs to call or not call the penalties they did.
Second, The Vikings did come close, but they lost. It’s something that has happened before to them and it will happen again. Turnovers killed the Vikings.
Third, when watching NFL Replay the other week and Mike Pereira has to explain almost every play in the 4th quarter, it gets ridiculous. In a game of that caliber you have that many explanations about how the Saints won the game, you have to wonder again why those calls were made/not-made.
Fourth, this was a stupid comment by Gregg Williams. Personally I like Drew Brees and I was angry when the Vikings didn’t go for him earlier. I liked him in San Diego and I like him in New Orleans. However, a D-Coordiantor shouldn’t be talking about the opposing QBs. Do you hear Leslie Frazier coming out and talking about how his Defense will “Send Messages?” No! The main difference is, Leslie is head-coaching material and Gregg is not. If I was an owner/GM, Gregg Williams would’ve blown his interview with my team right here. Sure, Rex Ryan was good in his first year, but let’s see the Jets stumble, Rex’s loudmouth will be tossed out of New York quick! Being a loudmouth just doesn’t work in the NFL.

rajuncajun2863 says:Aug 7, 2010 8:25 PM

All the Viqueens fans et al, keep wishing that Brees will get hurt. You forget who has the best O-line in the NFL…..losers…..no chance of it happening! You are just fearing our D now…. Who Dat! Two Dat! We Dat!

Gravy Makes Sconnies Fat says:Aug 8, 2010 2:38 PM

I get so sick of hearing people blame Ted Thompson for the Packers record since he’s been GM. People are so ungrateful it makes me literally sick to my stomach. All Ted does is give and give and then give some more and his reward is to get flipped off by 5 year old kids and mocked for his sexual lifestyle. What do you people want from him??? How much is he supposed to take???
LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!!

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 8, 2010 3:21 PM

JuicyMelon says:
August 7, 2010 7:09 PM
Fourth, this was a stupid comment by Gregg Williams. Personally I like Drew Brees and I was angry when the Vikings didn’t go for him earlier. I liked him in San Diego and I like him in New Orleans. However, a D-Coordiantor shouldn’t be talking about the opposing QBs. Do you hear Leslie Frazier coming out and talking about how his Defense will “Send Messages?” No! The main difference is, Leslie is head-coaching material and Gregg is not. If I was an owner/GM, Gregg Williams would’ve blown his interview with my team right here. Sure, Rex Ryan was good in his first year, but let’s see the Jets stumble, Rex’s loudmouth will be tossed out of New York quick! Being a loudmouth just doesn’t work in the NFL.
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Williams’ comment pales in comparison to Childress threatening to fight Troy Williamson, though.

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 8, 2010 5:47 PM

Gravy Makes Sconnies Fat says:
August 8, 2010 2:38 PM
I get so sick of hearing people blame Ted Thompson for the Packers record since he’s been GM. People are so ungrateful it makes me literally sick to my stomach. All Ted does is give and give and then give some more and his reward is to get flipped off by 5 year old kids and mocked for his sexual lifestyle. What do you people want from him??? How much is he supposed to take???
LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!!
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Just keep beating that drum, douchebag. Maybe some day Ted will return your calls and accept an invite to your weekly circle jerk party. For now, just keep spreading this filth to make you feel better.

mattgso says:Aug 8, 2010 9:49 PM

favre is under contract. He should be at camp, getting treatment. What’s the vikings team doctor say?
bottom line: favre is scared. He’ll skip week 1 and 2. The only reason he’ll skip week 2 so he won’t look like a coward for skipping week 1.
nice hero you got vikings.

Majik, facts are a mere bump on the road when it comes to the hatred-spewing plague-infested rats that makes this website their home. You know who you are.

Ruvell1OO says:Aug 9, 2010 2:07 AM

If Ted and I ever got a chance to meet I think we’d become close friends and spend alot of time together.

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 9, 2010 9:56 AM

cusoman says:
August 9, 2010 12:09 AM
Majik, facts are a mere bump on the road when it comes to the hatred-spewing plague-infested rats that makes this website their home. You know who you are.
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How’s that retirement treating you?

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 9, 2010 9:57 AM

Majik Bullet says:
August 8, 2010 10:25 PM
Hey genius, it was the other way around, Troy wanted to fight Chilly. Damn those pesky facts, once again.
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True. But Childress fed into it rather than taking the high road.

cusoman says:Aug 9, 2010 10:51 AM

Good Adam, good! At least when I backtrack on something, I admit to it.

scra22 says:Aug 9, 2010 11:34 AM

“Mrsteve says:
August 7, 2010 5:45 PM
Thomas fumbled & never made it to the line of scrimmage in the first place.
Admit it.
Tainted title. ”
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Thomas did not fumble.
But whatever helps you sleep better at night.

scra22 says:Aug 9, 2010 11:40 AM

“Vikingbeau says:
August 7, 2010 12:47 AM
scra–ub,
turnovers are a part of the game? really? thanks for the heads up….”
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First of all, scra-ub, so insulting, really, how clever.
Apparently you needed the heads up. You’re the one who said “Take the turnovers away.”
I’m not addressing the rest of your rant because it’s nothing I haven’t heard before. I look forward to September 9.

Adam-Chris Schefterson says:Aug 9, 2010 12:02 PM

cusoman says:
August 9, 2010 10:51 AM
Good Adam, good! At least when I backtrack on something, I admit to it.
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You didn’t backtrack. Your dramatic ass retired for less than 2 hours. As I said before, you’ve learned well from Favre in the 12 months you’ve idolized him.

cusoman says:Aug 9, 2010 12:27 PM

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

Voice Of Reason says:Aug 10, 2010 9:58 PM

Vikes – Bret may have played his last game just the way he always played – BALLS OUT! Stop making excuses for Bret and your team. I am sure they don’t need it. They played their butts off and got beat. Get over it already. dirty hits, cheating, bad refs, bad luck, saints got lucky………………..EXCUSES!!!
As the late great Buddy D used to say – If If’s and But’s were candy and nuts we would all have a merry Christmas – Now go lay down. Rest up. Think of the next excuse.
New Orleans Saints 2009 Superbowl 44 champions.